Grace Summer Art Camp 2008...

For our 12th year,
we have expanded to seven one-week sessions
to meet demand.

Welcome to ...

July 7 through August 22, 2008

For children ages 4 through 12.

PDF versions of the brochure and 4-page registration form are available for you to open and print:

Click here to open the brochure.

Click here to open the registration form.

EMAIL PLACEMENT NOTIFICATION FOR GRACE ART CAMP

ALL 2008 Art Camp applicants have been accepted and registered!  In the interest of efficiency and environmental consciousness, we have communicated exclusively via email, except where traditional mail correspondence has been specifically requested.

In some cases email communication from Grace Institute has been filtered out as spam or automatically sorted into bulk mail folders.  If you have not yet received your camp notification email, please contact Amy Brinkerhoff at artcamps@grace-institute.org.  Please also add this email address to your contact list to ensure future receipt of messages.

Thank you!

The Summer Art Camp 2008 deadline for registration was April 4. You are still welcome to apply, but applications will be considered only as space is available, and may be waitlisted. Incomplete registration forms will be processed last.

Click here to open the 2008 Application for Counselor

Note: Counselors must be at least 16.

Click here to open the 2008 Application for CITs

Note: CITs must be age 13 to 15.

A special welcome from our new Camp Coordinator:

April 10, 2008

Grace Art Camp Community and Friends:

I am so delighted to have joined the wonderful Grace team! I love working with children, am passionate about the arts, and deeply enjoy the energy and inspiration that comes from being around the creative process – this is a dream job for me! As a member of the community I greatly appreciate what this organization represents and I feel honored to have the opportunity to contribute.

This is going to be a wonderful year for campers and staff alike. The region of Scandinavia has a rich and exciting cultural heritage which will serve as a fabulous source of inspiration for our artistic and musical contributors. As a result of expanded sessions, we have the privilege of accommodating more than 200 additional campers! We are receiving the kind of earnest support and commitment from the community that ensures great success and enrichment for all involved.

I feel overwhelmed at the universally gracious and enthusiastic reception I have received. I so look forward to meeting and interacting with our camp families! Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions.

Amy Brinkerhoff

artcamps@grace-institute.org

503-331-8155 ext. 123

What about my 12-year-old and Grace Art Camp?

Each year many parents ask if 12-year-olds should attend Grace Art Camp, and Grace Institute recommends that the decision to attend be made by both parent/guardian and child. The camp is designed to accommodate children from age 4 through age 12, with age-appropriate activities offered. For example, preschoolers may complete a fabric collage; older campers may learn more complex embroidery stitches or make constructions using hot glue or sharp tools. Through their participation, older campers also provide good leadership examples for younger children.

We want every camper to have a great experience, and you know your child best. No matter what age, if your child is looking forward to exploring new stories and open to trying new art projects, then Grace Art Camp will be a good match. Children who do not want to participate in Grace Art Camp will most likely struggle.

Our Counselor-in-Training program is offered for a limited number of students aged 13 to 15 – no exceptions. The application process includes the form, which will be available on-line next week, references, recommendations and an interview.